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tajante — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • categorical adj Absolute; having no exception.
  • cutting noun A piece cut from a plant — a stem, leaf, or root — used to grow a new plant.
  • emphatic adj Expressed forcefully and with strong conviction.
  • sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
  • snappy adjective Quick and to the point, often used approvingly.

Senses

tajante is used for these senses in English:

  • categorical Absolute; having no exception.
  • cutting Of criticism, remarks, etc.: (potentially) hurtful; curt.
  • emphatic Stated with conviction.
  • sharp Offensive, critical, or acrimonious; stern or harsh.
  • snappy (informal) Rapid and without delay.
  • snappy (informal) Irritable.

categorical — full definition

  1. adj Absolute; having no exception.
  2. adj Of, pertaining to, or using a category or categories.

cutting — full definition

  1. noun A piece cut from a plant — a stem, leaf, or root — used to grow a new plant.
  2. noun A clipping cut from a newspaper or other printed text.
  3. noun A channel dug through higher ground at a lower level than the surrounding land, for a road, railway, or canal to pass through.
  4. adj Sharp or piercing, especially of remarks or criticism.

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